Manager, Indirect Procurement Operations

Manager, Indirect Procurement Operations

About Monogram Foods
A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient
At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

Position Overview:

The Manager, Indirect Procurement Operations is responsible for leading enterprise indirect procurement execution, governance, and category performance accountability across multiple sites. This role ensures contract compliance, operational stability, and disciplined execution of sourcing strategies across indirect categories.

This position serves as the primary operational leader for indirect procurement, bridging centralized strategy and local execution while building governance, standard processes, and supplier performance management.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
  • Lead and develop site-based indirect buyers while driving consistent execution of enterprise sourcing strategies across assigned categories
  • Serve as escalation point for supply, quality, and fulfillment issues
  • Provide operational leadership and escalation support to plant teams
• Category Oversight
  • Serve as operational category owner for assigned indirect categories (MRO, Consumables, Logistics & Warehousing, IT, and others as assigned)
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
  • Lead competitive sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations across assigned indirect categories
  • Own commercial strategy including pricing models, contract structures, and supplier performance expectations
  • Identify and drive value-creation opportunities through supplier collaboration and market intelligence
• Governance & Compliance
  • Enforce contract usage and pricing compliance
  • Reduce maverick spend
  • Establish standardized purchasing procedures
  • Lead audit and compliance reviews
  • Drive enterprise-wide indirect procurement governance standards across multiple sites
  • Influence adoption of standardized procurement practices across stakeholders 
• Supplier Management
  • Lead supplier performance and commercial relationship management
  • Lead regular performance reviews
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Coordinate corrective actions
• Transformation & Change Leadership
  • Lead indirect procurement transformation initiatives aligned to evolving operating model
  • Support implementation of new supplier management and procurement governance frameworks
• Process & System Management
  • Drive implementation of procurement SOPs
  • Support Procure-To-Pay (P2P) governance
  • Improve ordering, receiving, and invoicing processes
  • Partner with IT and Finance on system improvements
• Reporting & Performance
  • Track operational KPIs (e.g., OTIF, compliance, cycle time)
  • Support savings and performance reporting
  • Identify risks and improvement opportunities
• People Leadership & Capability Development
  • Coach and develop buyers
  • Lead onboarding and training
  • Build standardized work practice

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related)
• 7 years in procurement, supply chain, or operations
• 3 years leading teams
• Ownership of indirect category strategy execution across multi-site operations
• Strong contract and supplier management skills
• ERP / P2P system experience
• Experience leading multi-site procurement operations and indirect category management

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing / CPG experience
• Multi-site procurement leadership in complex manufacturing environments
• Change management experience

Key Competencies

• Operational leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical problem-solving
• Process improvement
• Strategic sourcing & commercial negotiations
• Cross-function collaboration